Sat.Jul 16, 2022 - Fri.Jul 22, 2022

article thumbnail

The Secret Costs of Using Buy Now Pay Later Services

Diane Drain

BEWARE OF THE SECRET COSTS OF USING ‘BUY NOW PAY LATER’!! What You May Not Know About These Services Services like “buy now pay later” now account for $100 million in annual transactions and are a popular financial resource for millions of Americans. These methods make purchasing simpler, but there are hazards involved as well.

Education 205
article thumbnail

Top Benefits of Hiring a Tax Lawyer Explained

LegalReader

Responding to the queries or demands made by the IRS can be intimidating, and it is easy to get scared and ignore their letters.

Lawyer 103
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Is Your Law Firm Website Bar Compliant?

Attorney at Work

The internet is the primary place attorneys advertise their services. If you own or operate a law firm that uses a website or actively published content on social media, it is imperative to understand the ethics rules and regulations of website usage. Failure to comply could result in serious penalties. State bar rules vary, so it can be confusing to determine your responsibilities in terms of your website — particularly if you run a multi-state practice.

Law Firm 285
article thumbnail

Human rights groups call for end to India sedition law

JURIST

Human Rights Watch (HRW) Tuesday published a call for India to end its controversial sedition law. The sedition law is a statute from the colonial era when India was controlled by the United Kingdom. According to HRW, the law “ remains a powerful tool used by the authorities to criminalise dissent and arrest peaceful critics of the government.” More recently, HRW claims Prime Minister Narendra Modi has used the law to punish activists and protesters.

Laws 232
article thumbnail

Research: The Anatomy of a Legal Brief

Why does it take 20-40 hrs. to create a compliant legal brief? TypeLaw analyzed 10,000+ briefs to determine the anatomy of the average brief—how many words, paragraphs, citations to the record, and more. See the research results in this infographic.

article thumbnail

Criminal Justice Algorithm Predicts Risk of Biased Sentencing

CourtTechBulletin

The above-titled article posted on the GovTech website discussed some recent research of interest to courts. “Researchers created an algorithm that predicts risks of biased, overly punitive sentencing. The tool performs with similar accuracy — and similar limits — to risk assessment algorithms already used to influence pretrial and parole decisions, authors say.

Court 147

More Trending

article thumbnail

Junior Lawyers: Amplify Your Personal Branding With Intrapreneurship

Attorney at Work

When it comes to personal branding for lawyers, ? a little intrapreneurship can go a long way. For many years, law schools have failed to teach practice management and business development skills ?— tools essential for success as a lawyer. Things have changed significantly in recent years. Law schools are implementing curricula and programs that address the business issues law students will face when they become practicing lawyers.

Lawyer 270
article thumbnail

Kenya dispatch: Deputy President candidates face off on corruption, Bhang legalization

JURIST

Kenya’s Deputy Presidential debate was held Tuesday at the Catholic University for Eastern Africa (CEUA) in Nairobi. The debate was divided into two tiers. The first tier involved the Deputy Presidential (DP) candidates whose popularity ratings, based on three recent opinion polls, stand below 5 percent, while the second tier involved candidates who have polled above 5 percent in the same opinion surveys.

Legal 223
article thumbnail

“Interview: David Strauss.”

HowAppealing

“Interview: David Strauss.” Elise Spenner has this post at the “High School SCOTUS” blog.

140
140
article thumbnail

Herschel Walker Threatens To Sue Over Veterans’ Ad Impugning His Unimpeachable Honesty, Which Is Complete And Without Blemish

Above The Law

Quit laughing, you guys! The post Herschel Walker Threatens To Sue Over Veterans’ Ad Impugning His Unimpeachable Honesty, Which Is Complete And Without Blemish appeared first on Above the Law.

Laws 145
article thumbnail

Fresh Out of School: How to Become an Expert Paralegal

Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor

The difference between a paralegal and an exceptional paralegal isn't just competence—it's the bold initiative to anticipate needs, master hidden firm dynamics, and transform challenges into opportunities that showcase your indispensable value. Join this webinar with attorney Joe Stephens to get an insider's perspective into how you can become a strategic asset to your practice!

article thumbnail

How to Use Section Breaks to Change Margins, Page Orientation and More in the Middle of a Word Document

Attorney at Work

Do you need to insert an exhibit or other content in the middle of your document? Page breaks have their uses, but only Microsoft Word section breaks let you change section formatting — like page orientation and footers — part way through (and back again). Follow these steps to take control of sections in Word, and check out “ Microsoft Word for Legal Professionals” for in-depth instructions on getting the most out of Microsoft Word.

Legal 255
article thumbnail

Russia media regulator targets Wikimedia Foundation over Ukraine invasion content

JURIST

Russian media regulator Roskomnadzor (RKN) Wednesday said that it will require search engines to add a disclaimer to all Wikimedia Foundation search results, including Wikipedia, to warn internet users about its violation of Russian law, specifically concerning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. RKN said in a statement that the measures are being imposed due to Wikimedia’s refusal to remove information about the invasion that Russia deems illegal.

article thumbnail

Over Half of State Prisoners Serve Sentences of 10+ Years

The Crime Report

I llustration courtesy CCJ. Some 57 percent of people held in state prison in 2019 were serving sentences of 10 years or longer—an 11 percent jump from the previous decade, according to a Council on Criminal Justice (CCJ) task force. In a study examining the nation’s use of long prison sentences, researchers found, however, that while the size of the population serving long sentences continues to grow in state prisons, recent state prison admissions of individuals sentenced to term

Attorney 138
article thumbnail

Digital health investment is just cooling off after a scorching year

Above The Law

Digital health startups raised $10.3 billion across 329 deals during the first half of 2022. This putts the sector on track to rake in $21 billion this year, about $8 billion less than the total amount it raised in 2021. The market boom has ended, but the digital health investment space has not come crashing down by any means, according to a recent report.

142
142
article thumbnail

What Your Financial Statements Are Telling You—And How to Listen!

Speaker: David Worrell, CFO, Author & Speaker

Your financial statements hold powerful insights—but are you truly paying attention? Many finance professionals focus on the income statement while overlooking key signals hidden in the balance sheet and cash flow statement. Understanding these numbers can unlock smarter decision-making, uncover risks, and drive long-term success. Join David Worrell, accomplished CFO, finance expert, and author, for an engaging, nontraditional take on reading financial statements.

article thumbnail

Three Tips for Developing Business as a Young Lawyer

Attorney at Work

To be successful in private law practice, you have to learn to sell your services. Here are three tips for building business relationships. Confession: As a new lawyer, I didn’t realize that to be successful in private practice, I had to “sell” or “market” my services. I didn’t know that to be able to bill hours, I had to have a partner or shareholder (or several) or direct clients who were willing to trust me with their work.

Lawyer 246
article thumbnail

Sri Lanka dispatch: the people’s protest has driven out a president, but now what?

JURIST

Sri Lankan law students are reporting for JURIST on the situation in that country since mass protests and the physical invasion of the President’s House in Colombo by demonstrators forced the departure and resignation of Sri Lanka’s president and precipitated the imposition of emergency rule. Here, Naveera Perera of CfPS Law School reports from Colombo.

article thumbnail

Texas Appellate Court Finds Victim's Statement Didn't Qualify as an Excited Utterance

EvidenceProf Blog

Similar to its federal counterpart, Texas Rule of Evidence 803(2) provides an exception to the rule against hearsay for A statement relating to a startling event or condition, made while the declarant was under the stress of excitement that it.

Court 130
article thumbnail

Judge Points Gun At Defense Team IN THE COURTROOM In Latest From Our Second Amendment Hellscape

Above The Law

Hmmm, the judge's story about the incident keeps on changing. The post Judge Points Gun At Defense Team IN THE COURTROOM In Latest From Our Second Amendment Hellscape appeared first on Above the Law.

Laws 140
article thumbnail

6 Contract Data Analytics Tools To Boost Contract Oversight

Analyzing contract trends with manual contract management is like sifting through a pile of papers in a dimly lit room, trying to find clues manually. Advanced CLM software’s contract data analytics, on the other hand, is like having an AI-based, intelligent magnifying glass that not only highlights key clues but also connects the dots for you. With innovative, AI-powered contract data analytics, you can solve the mystery of trends faster and with greater accuracy, making informed decisions base

article thumbnail

Simplify Immigration Case Management with LollyLaw

Attorney at Work

Immigration attorneys face a variety of challenges when it comes to efficiently managing their day-to-day activities. Tasks like handling the lengthy form filling process, communicating effectively with clients, and accepting payment for all that hard work can be difficult when not managed correctly. The prolonged immigration process makes staying on top of every facet of a case that much more crucial.

article thumbnail

UN Afghanistan investigation details extrajudicial killings, torture, and human rights abuses under Taliban regime

JURIST

The United Nations mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) Wednesday announced that their investigation has found the Taliban responsible for numerous extrajudicial killings, torture, arbitrary arrests, and other inhumane punishments in the 10 months since they seized power. UNAMA’s report extensively outlines the deteriorating human rights situation in Afghanistan since the Taliban takeover.

Laws 210
article thumbnail

Visual Aid: Workflow Management Can Be Different Now

NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

Law firms have developed workflows in much the same way for years and years. And, those are standard task lists, with timekeepers and reminders attached. For someone who is trying to learn a workflow – or , even , to better understand them – that can be kind of daunting. Like : ‘Hey , learn this new thing’ – and: Wall of Text! Now, most people are visual learners.

Law Firm 130
article thumbnail

What Do You Need To Know When It Comes To NFTs And The Law?

Above The Law

As NFTs become more popular, it's important to understand the legal issues surrounding them. The post What Do You Need To Know When It Comes To NFTs And The Law? appeared first on Above the Law.

Laws 137
article thumbnail

The Tech-Savvy Paralegals Playbook: How To Leverage AI

Speaker: Allison Mears, Adela Wekselblatt, and George Socha

Artificial intelligence is reshaping the legal industry, and paralegals are at the forefront of this transformation. As AI becomes more integrated into legal workflows, paralegals can streamline their daily tasks, enhance efficiency, and add greater value to their firms and organizations. But what exactly does AI mean for paralegals today—and how can you leverage it to your advantage?

article thumbnail

Rocket Matter’s Guide to Practice Management Integrations

Attorney at Work

Save time in your work day with Rocket Matter legal practice management integrations. One easy change you can make today. Managing legal matters can make you feel like you’re running around like a chicken with its head cut off. If that sounds familiar, it may be time to think about how to save time in your work day. One easy change you can make today is to integrate the software you use every day with your legal practice management software.

article thumbnail

Amnesty International launches global campaign to protect protest rights

JURIST

Amnesty International Monday launched a global campaign in response to the rising threat against protest rights around the world. In a press release, Amnesty International singled out countries such as Russia, France and Sri Lanka as areas where the right to protest has been seriously curbed. Recently, Russians gathered across Russian cities to protest the war in Ukraine.

article thumbnail

The William S. Boyd School of Law at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas Seeks An Evidence Professor

EvidenceProf Blog

Faculty Hiring Announcement Location: Las Vegas, NV Subjects: Legal Writing, Clinical Legal Education Start Date: July 1, 2023 The William S. Boyd School of Law at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, invites applications from both entry-level and lateral candidates.

Education 130
article thumbnail

Bar Exam Charging $53 For A Turkey Sandwich Because They Have Unending Contempt For You

Above The Law

There had best be gold flakes in that sandwich. The post Bar Exam Charging $53 For A Turkey Sandwich Because They Have Unending Contempt For You appeared first on Above the Law.

Laws 135
article thumbnail

Excellence in Trial: A Strategic Guide for Modern Paralegals

Modern trial practice has evolved beyond basic organization. With technology reshaping courtrooms and attorneys expecting more than ever, paralegals need to elevate their capabilities while mastering the fundamentals of trial excellence. This comprehensive guide from Steno, built from author Joe Stephens' real-world experience as both a practicing attorney and law professor, provides a blueprint for delivering exceptional trial support in today's complex legal environment.